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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 233.29 and 64.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 233.29 and 64.23 is: 96.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 233.29 = 64.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/233.29 = 64.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 233.29 × 64.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 14,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985.21/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.31

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